JP6184415B2 - center console - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an automobile center console according to claim 1, further comprising an openable cover that closes a storage space located below in the closed position and opens the storage space in the open position. The invention further relates to an automobile comprising such a center console.

  From US Pat. No. 6,057,033, a vehicle center console of this type having a cover that can be folded backward is known.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,848,627

  A disadvantage of the known center console is that it can only access the storage space located below only when the cover is fully opened, and it is particularly difficult for the disabled if it is fully open. In order to open and close the storage space located below, there is a cover that can be completely slid only in the longitudinal direction of the automobile, but even in this case, its function is limited to pure sliding movement.

  The present invention therefore relates to the problem of providing an improved embodiment with a particularly improved functionality of such a center console.

  This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

  The present invention allows for a combination of parallel slide and swivel movements so that it can be used in a center console that could not be realized with a cover that could conventionally be purely translatable or purely swivel. It is based on the basic concept of providing a completely new moving mechanism for moving the cover for closing the storage space in the center console that enables the storage space to be closed. The moving mechanism according to the present invention is formed such that when the cover is opened, it first lifts lightly and moves backward, and then pivots upward. As a result, the moving mechanism first allows a sliding movement substantially parallel to the rear opposite to the direction of travel, thereby opening the drink holder arranged in the front area of the storage space located below. Benefits are gained. Thereby, the movement mechanism according to the invention makes it possible to open the cover first through a substantially pure sliding movement and then through a subsequent rotational movement. The movement of the cover can then be adjusted, for example via a suitable latch member, so that the cover according to the invention can be safely held in any intermediate position between the closed position and the fully open position.

  Preferably, the moving mechanism includes a guide carriage connected to the center console via two pairs of parallelogram supports. Therefore, the cover is only lifted lightly by two pairs of parallelogram supports, but following the first opening stage, which is substantially translated rearward, and the first opening stage, the cover is conventionally known. A second opening stage is possible, in which the folding movement is performed, thereby completely opening the underlying storage space. Since the guide carriage according to the present invention is relatively simple in structure and thus low in cost, the moving mechanism according to the present invention can be provided not only simply but also at low cost.

  In an advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, two drink holders that are particularly removable are provided in the storage space. By having both drink holders, two drink cups can be stored simultaneously, in which case the drink holder according to the invention is usually arranged in the front area of the storage space which can be closed with a cover. When the drink holder according to the present invention is removable, it can be easily removed when not in use to expand the storage space. With the moving mechanism, it is possible to move the cover in the first opening stage backwards until both drink holders are easily reachable and thus the drink can be stored in the drink holder, while the rest Since the storage space is not closed with a cover, it also forms an armrest for the driver or passenger. Since the cover in the first opening stage can be slidably installed to adapt to another occupant, the armrest can be easily adjusted so that the occupant is always comfortable.

Preferably, the central control unit in front of the cover in the direction of travel is at least one arrangement of another drink holder ashtray及beauty. With the cover according to the invention and the associated movement mechanism, in particular, it is possible to place the central control unit further forward and thus in an ergonomically clearly more favorable position. Moreover, the center console according to the invention makes it possible to provide the rear area with all the necessary elements such as rear nozzles and storage pockets or ashtrays, for example rear air conditioners.

  Further important features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the drawings, and the description of the associated drawings with reference to the drawings.

  It will be understood that the features described above and hereinafter can be used not only in the respective combinations shown, but also in other combinations or alone without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  A preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated and described in more detail in the following description. In this case, the same reference numerals indicate the same, similar or functionally identical parts.

1 is a schematic view of a center console according to the present invention having a storage space closed by a cover. FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a cover in a first opening stage. FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2 but showing an adjustable drink cup. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the cover in a second opening stage, ie the storage space is fully opened.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the center console 1 of an automobile (not shown) includes a storage space 2 (see FIGS. 2 to 4) that can be closed by a cover 3 positioned on the center console 1. According to the present invention, there is a moving mechanism 4 for moving and opening a cover between a closed position (see FIG. 1) and an open position (see FIG. 4). 3 is first lifted and moved backwards (see FIGS. 2 and 3) and then pivoted upward (see FIG. 4). Thus, the opening movement of the cover 3 has two opening stages, ie the first opening stage shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 in which the cover 3 is lifted lightly and simply slid back, and the cover 3 is pivoted upwards. It is divided into the second opening stage shown in FIG.

The moving mechanism 4 according to the present invention includes a guide carriage 5 connected to the center console 1 via two parallelogram-shaped support bodies 6. Accordingly, the first guide carriage 5 is in the open stage shown in FIG. 2 and 3 are lightly slid just upwardly through the parallelogram both support 6, is and slid only rearward. As can be clearly seen from FIG. 4, the rear side of the cover 3 is attached so as to be able to turn on the guide carriage 5 via a hinge 7.

  3 and 4, it can be seen that the storage space 2 is provided with two drink holders 8 capable of storing two drink cups 9 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) simultaneously. Since the drink holder 8 is preferably formed so as to be removable, the storage volume of the storage space 2 can be increased by removing the drink holder 8.

Viewed from the direction of travel 10, the central control unit in front of the cover 3 11, ashtray, further storage space 2 ', another drinks holder 8 further及beauty' can be disposed at least one. Of course, a further drink holder 8 'can be formed so as to be removable, so that the volume of the further storage space 2' can be expanded as a spontaneous accessory case. Furthermore, by providing only both drink holders 8 arranged in the storage space 2, a space for a further storage space 2 'can be used for further operating elements, for example audio or video equipment. Is also possible. It is also particularly advantageous to provide so-called “voluntary gadgets” corresponding to the substantially empty storage spaces 2, 2 ′.

  With the movement mechanism 4 according to the invention, it is possible in particular to arrange the central control unit 11 further forward and thus more ergonomically more suitable. If the cover 3 in the first opening stage can be slid in parallel and an appropriate latch is further provided, it is conceivable to open only a part of the storage space 2 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, for example. A driver or passenger of an automobile can also create a comfortable armrest by appropriately arranging the cover 3 in the traveling direction 10 or on the opposite side. In the moving mechanism 4 for moving the cover 3 according to the invention, the cover covers the rest of the storage space 2 in the first opening stage (see FIGS. 2 and 3) and opens only both drink holders 8. It is particularly advantageous that the driver or passenger can easily store the respective drink cup 9 in the associated drink holder 8 or can take it out of the drink holder and support the cover 3 with the forearm or elbow. .

Furthermore, the moving mechanism 4 according to the present invention is structurally simple and can be manufactured at low cost, so that the added value obtained by the present invention can be achieved at a small additional cost.

Claims (4)

A vehicle center console (1) having an openable cover (3) which closes the storage space (2) in the closed position and opens it in the open position,
A moving mechanism (4) for moving and opening the cover (3) between an open position and a closed position is provided, and the moving mechanism (4) is provided on both sides of the storage space (2). It has a guide carriage (5) connected to the center console (1) via a support (6), and the cover (3) is connected to the guide carriage (5) via a hinge (7) on the rear side. mounted for pivoting upwards above, when opening the cover (3), said moving mechanism (4) comprises guide carriage (5) by the cover through said support (6) (3) Center console, characterized in that it is first lifted and moved backwards and then pivoted upwards via said hinge (7) . The center console according to claim 1,
The center console, wherein the storage space (2) is provided with two drink holders (8). The center console according to claim 1 or 2,
At least one of a central control unit (11), an ashtray, a further storage space (2 ′), and a further drink holder (8 ′) is arranged in front of the cover (3) in the traveling direction (10). Center console characterized by being made.   An automobile comprising the center console (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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